Denzel, 63, is a proud father to four children whom he shares with his wife, Pauletta – actor John David, 34, actress Olivia and her twin brother Malcolm, 27, and an elder daughter Katia. Olivia starred in Lee Daniels’ 2013 movie The Butler and three episodes of Mr Robot, for which her performance was critically-acclaimed.

Issuing a stern warning to Hollywood, Denzel told the i newspaper: ‘I will break somebody’s back if they mess around with my daughter. Let that be the message to put out there. Their back will be broken.